Kimberly Rivera detained

American conscientious objector taken into custody

by The Friend Newsdesk 12th October 2012

North American Friends have reacted with disappointment and concern over the recent arrest of a leading American conscientious objector.  Kimberly Rivera, who fled to Canada five years ago to avoid serving in Iraq, was arrested in the United States of America after losing her deportation case. A mother of four, she had claimed refugee status in Canada as a conscientious objector but last month was ordered to leave the country.